Lazy Lingo

Great writing is simple and clear. It is sufficiently precise that the meaning of a word is obvious to the reader.

It caught my attention how some words, commonly used in a professional setting, are the opposite. Their meaning shifts regularly. There is much more behind these words. It may not even be clear which of several meanings the user wants to convey. They tend to be lazy words and beg you to ask for more information.

Here’s my top 5: